Author Question: Qualitative research is based on which of the following? a. A philosophy that all phenomena have ... (Read 76 times)

appyboo · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Qualitative research is based on which of the following?

a. A philosophy that all phenomena have antecedent causes
b. Logical positivist paradigm
c. Objective reality
d. The belief that multiple truths and realities exist

Question 2

Which approach to generating knowledge is most represented by qualitative research?

a. Deductive logic
b. Inductive logic
c. Tradition
d. Trial and error

parshano · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Qualitative approaches embrace the belief that there is not a single reality. Reality is different for each person and changes over time.
This is not a basis for qualitative research. Qualitative approaches embrace the belief that there is not a single reality. Reality is different for each person and changes over time.
Logical positivist paradigm is connected to quantitative research. Qualitative approaches embrace the belief that there is not a single reality. Reality is different for each person and changes over time.
This is a belief of quantitative researchers. Qualitative approaches embrace the belief that there is not a single reality. Reality is different for each person and changes over time.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Qualitative research involves putting pieces together perceptually to make wholes.
Deductive logic is more closely associated with quantitative research. Qualitative research involves putting pieces together perceptually to make wholes.
Tradition is simply what we've always done. Qualitative research involves putting pieces together perceptually to make wholes.
Trial and error does not provide a consistent basis for generating knowledge. Qualitative research involves putting pieces together perceptually to make wholes.